Pakostowice was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Ristenau.
The place is now called Białawy and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakuswitz | German Empire | Wohlau | 1937 |
| Ristenau | German Empire | Wohlau | 1939 |
| Pakostowice | Under Polish administration | Wołów | 1945 |
| Białawy | Poland | Wrocław | 1992 |